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How to Make Homemade Yogurt
It's easy to make yogurt at home, but it helps to understand the process. Here's how to make most kinds of yogurt, including luscious thick styles like Greek yogurt and labneh.
Labaniyeh bil Ruz (Garlicky Yogurt and Rice Porridge)
Reheating rice in a garlic-infused yogurt is a quick way to make a comforting and satisfying meal.
Homemade Greek Yogurt
Turn plain yogurt into strained Greek yogurt in no time.
Homemade ricotta
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Mansaf (Palestinian Spiced Lamb With Rice and Yogurt Sauce)
The quintessential dish of Bedouins, featuring lightly spiced lamb, fluffy rice, and a tangy jameed-based yogurt sauce, all piled on top of torn flatbread.
Fresh Homemade Mozzarella
Excellent fresh mozzarella is milky, tender, and mild, with a faint layer of cream beneath the skin that gushes a little when you slice it. Here's how to make it at home.
Farmhouse Cream Cheese from 'Mastering Fermentation'
If you have never made your own cream cheese, this week is the week to start. And you should do so with Mary Karlin's recipe in Mastering Fermentation. Made with a one-to-one ratio of cream to whole milk, this creamy spread is unabashedly rich and totally worth every bite.
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Crunchy-crisp baked lamb dumplings in a rich, aromatic broth.
How to Make Buttermilk
True tangy buttermilk is hard to find in stores today, but it's a byproduct of making cultured butter that's easy to do at home.
A Middle Eastern staple, this strained and lightly salted yogurt is often served at breakfast or as a snack drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with za’atar, and scooped up with pita bread.
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Hummus with Lamb
Take plain hummus to another level with this classic variation found in the Middle East that tops it with tasty minced lamb.
Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
Grilled Vegetables Platter
Grilled Vegetables makes a great healthy meal OR colourful starter - it's like your own homemade vegetable antipasto, but it costs a fraction of what you pay at delis, tastes much better and it's preservative free!
Two Kinds of Pita Chips & Homemade Hummus
When it comes to satisfying my inner mindless snack addict, I love pita chips and hummus as much as the next hipster in denial, but sometimes the store-bought version can be pricey and laden with
Middle Eastern Falafel Crisps with Spicy Red Lentil Dip
These falafel-inspired chickpea crisps are a delicious and creative appetizer or snack to serve guests! The accompanying spicy red lentil dip is the perfect complement.
Leftover Lamb Pita Board Recipe - Striped Spatula
Turn your leftover holiday lamb roast into an easy and fun Pita Board! Everyone gets to choose their favorite Mediterranean add-ins, like tzatziki, onions, and Feta, for a casual, self-serve lunch.
Fattoush With Crunchy Flatbread Ribbons
A fresh take on the classic Middle Eastern fattoush salad - piled high with crunchy flatbread ribbons which is everybody's favourite part! On the table in 15 minutes.
Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar
A quick and easy flatbread made on the grill gets topped with za'atar, and plenty of it!
Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce from 'Jerusalem'
Here's a tahini-rich recipe for hummus along with two variations, Musabaha (warm chickpea topping) and Kawarma (fried chopped lamb). For the most show-stopping of hummus dishes, take the extra time and prepare the Kawarma. Freshly chopped lamb neck meat is marinated in warm spices, za'atar, vinegar, mint, and parsley before it's fried in butter.
Greek Lamb and Salad Dinner
Fast, fresh and simple, a Greek Lamb and Salad Dinner that's full of flavour and on the table in 15 minutes (made from scratch!).